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CVE-2006-4429

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in handlers/email/mod.output.php in PHlyMail Lite 3.4.4 and earlier (Build 3.04.04) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _P…

Published Aug 29, 2006phlymailEPSS 1.62%

Overview

CVE-2006-4429 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phlymail phlymail_lite. It was published on August 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in handlers/email/mod.output.php in PHlyMail Lite 3.4.4 and earlier (Build 3.04.04) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _PM_[path][handler] parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4291. NOTE: This issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that the _IN_PHM_ declaration prevents this file from being called directly

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phlymail. Update phlymail_lite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=115629049105999&w=2Refwww.osvdb.org/29355Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444215/100/0/threadedRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=115629049105999&w=2Refwww.osvdb.org/29355Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444215/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4429?

CVE-2006-4429 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phlymail phlymail_lite. It was published on August 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4429?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4429?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phlymail. Update phlymail_lite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4429?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4429 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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